Allied Systems H4A Operating Manual page 10

• Never stand nor permit others to stand in the bight
(loop) of a wire rope.
• Do not stand nor permit others to be near the winch
or wire rope when there is tension on the wire rope.
• Observe jobsite rules.
• Be in complete control at all times.
• Do not use the control levers as hangers for clothes,
water bags, grease guns, lunch pails, etc.
• Do not leave the vehicle when the winch wire rope
is under tension.
• Do not permit riders on the vehicle or load.
• Do not use the winch as an anchor for a double or
two-part line.
• Do not pull the hook through the throat or over the
drum, which will cause damage.
• When the winch is not in use, make sure the control
lever is in BRAKE-ON position and the winch brake
is applied.
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• Do not use winch as a hoist. Tractor and skidder
mounted winches are designed for towing.
• Always inspect wire rope, tail chain and other rigging
components for wear, damage, broken strands or
abuse before use.
• Never use wire rope, tail chain or other rigging that
is worn-out, damaged or abused.
• Never overload wire rope, tail chain or rigging.